Castlevania Advance Collection

Information

Release Date: September 23, 2021

Genre: Action

Publisher & Developer: KONAMI

System: Nintendo Switch

Image format: NSP, XCI

Game version: 1.0.0

Language: English, Japanese

Required firmware: 13.0.0

Multiplayer: Single System (1)

Age rating: Teen

Supported play modes: TV mode, Tabletop mode, Handheld mode

About

Count Dracula has once again risen from the grave. Join the battle against darkness in the Castlevania Advance Collection, a compilation of timeless action-exploration classics!

Included are the three iconic Castlevania games that debuted on Game Boy Advance, alongside Castlevania: Dracula X and exclusive glimpses of game sketches and artwork!

These titles now feature modern enhancements like Rewind, Save/Load, and Replay, making it the ultimate way to relive these classics or uncover them anew! Plus, an Encyclopedia and a Music Player await, with all soundtracks at your fingertips, and the option to switch ROM Regions for diverse gameplay.

FEATURED GAMES

Castlevania: Circle of the Moon (GBA) – The initial Castlevania release on Game Boy Advance! Follow Nathan Graves, a vampire hunter apprentice, and his Master as they strive to thwart Count Dracula’s feared return. Utilize action and attribute cards to conjure over 80 unique spell effects, from fire whips to ice blizzards, using the ‘Dual Set-up System’.

Castlevania: Harmony of Dissonance (GBA) – The second Castlevania installment on Game Boy Advance! Assume the role of Juste Belmont, legendary Vampire Hunter Simon Belmont’s grandson! This title introduced new features such as ‘Boss Rush’ mode and the ‘Spell Fusion’ system, allowing players to merge Sub-Weapons with Spell Books for devastating spells.

Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow (GBA) – The final Castlevania game on Game Boy Advance! Soma Cruz, a young Japanese high school exchange student, becomes entangled in the unending cycle of the Dark Lord’s reincarnation. What is Soma’s role in this saga? Can he find his way back to his world? Aria of Sorrow introduces the ‘Tactical Souls’ attack system, enabling Soma Cruz to capture fallen monsters’ souls to gain their abilities (over 100 abilities in total!). The game also boasts a wealth of New Game+ content.

Castlevania: Dracula X (SNES) – A reinterpretation of the cult action classic Castlevania: Rondo of Blood. Released on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System™ (SNES), Dracula X is renowned as one of the most challenging Castlevania titles ever crafted. The malevolent Count Dracula has risen once more to usher in darkness and reshape the world. As Richter Belmont, heir of the Belmont lineage, you embark on a quest to vanquish the evil master of Dracula’s Castle. Navigate through the castle and conquer formidable foes with the new ‘Item Crash’ special attack!

BRAND NEW FEATURES FOR AN IMPROVED EXPERIENCE!

Gallery – Explore scans of the original package designs and uncover previously unseen breathtaking artwork.

ROM Region Selection – Opt for the Japanese, American, or European versions for each game.

Encyclopedia – Delve deeper into all three GBA games with dedicated encyclopedias. Detailed insights into enemies, the ‘DSS’ system, the ‘Tactical Soul’ system, and the ‘Spell Fusion’ system will elevate your mastery of each game’s unique combat mechanics!

Music Player – Enjoy any of four complete soundtracks whenever you desire. Craft your very own playlists!

NEW ‘QUALITY OF LIFE’ FEATURES

Save/Load – Quickly save and reload at any game point, even just before facing Dracula’s deadliest attacks.

Rewind – Turn back the clock in the game for a second chance, akin to a resurrection…